First Baptist Church to host ‘First Day of Summer’ event

Wednesday

The First Baptist Church of Ridgecrest, 1350 South Downs St., will be holding its “First Day of Summer” family festival on Saturday, from 2-7 p.m. The event is open and free to the community.

According to First Baptist Church member Dan McGinley,the event will include a free lunch of hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and water.

A bounce house will be set up for children, along with a slide-and-pool, and children’s games with prizes.

A photo booth will also be set up with people getting a free photo. In addition, the event will be holding a raffle for three prizes, including a barbecue grill and a helicopter.

McGinley said people will be directed to an information booth where they will receive a ticket for their meal and for the raffle.

McKinley also said Pastor Mat Pope will be performing a tribute to the famous singer Johnny Cash, and the night will conclude with a concert performed by Juilliard School-trained violinist Drew Tretick.

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